The US has charged Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and several other prominent figures in the Palestinian group in connection with its deadly attack in Israel on 7 October of last year. The Justice Department said it was indicting six Hamas members on charges including the murder of US citizens, conspiracy to finance terrorism and use…
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Three Anti-Corruption Protestors Remanded for Parliament Disruption.
Three anti-corruption protestors, Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo, have been remanded. In custody after a dramatic protest at Parliament. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Mr. Ronald Kayiizi at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. They are charged with being a common nuisance, as defined under section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act….
Ten Nigerian protesters have been charged with treason.
Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed “10 days of rage”, were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are…
Biden accuses Netanyahu of insufficient efforts to free Gaza hostages.
Joe Biden has criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas, amidst reports of a new “final” proposal being sent to the Israeli prime minister. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with negotiators in the Situation Room to finalize the proposal, following protests in Israel over…
Museveni Accuses Kenya’s Babu Owino of Colluding with Political Opponents.
In a recent statement, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused Babu Owino, a prominent Kenyan politician, of engaging in activities that undermine his political interests. Museveni, who claims to be well-versed in intelligence matters, suggested that Owino has been involved in dealings with groups opposed to his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni’s remarks came…
DR Congo Faces Severe Mpox Outbreak with 35 New Deaths Reported.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently reported 35 additional deaths due to Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. This latest update raises the total number of deaths from Mpox since January to over 600, according to a report by the Ministry of Health released on Wednesday. The outbreak has intensified across…
Former Ugandan Diplomat to Canada Urges Accountability for Deportation.
Joy Ruth Aceng, the former Ugandan envoy to Canada, has publicly voiced her concerns regarding the recent deportation of a Ugandan citizen from Canada. In a statement, Aceng criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the deportation process and urged the Ugandan government to take a stand. Aceng emphasized that Uganda should demand a clear explanation…
World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia.
Police units around the world have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks – Black Axe. Operation Jackal III saw officers in body armour carry out raids in 21 countries between April and July 2024. The mission, co-ordinated by global policing agency Interpol, led to…
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